Ahtna Heritage Foundation Museum, Glennallen, Alaska (Archaeology, Culture, General, History, Natural History, Nature Centers, Park, Specialized)
Strengthening our people by preserving and promoting the Ahtna culture and supporting education.

Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum, Anchorage, Alaska (History)
The museum houses 20 aircraft of various types including a 1928 Stearman C2B, a 1934 WACO YKC, a 1929 Travelair 6000B, a 1937 F-24-G, a 1937 Stinson SR9 "Gullwing," a 1943 Grumman Goose and a 1943 PBY 5A Catalina Canso. Exhibits include The Aleutian Campaign during WWII; Wiley Post and Will Rogers; the search for Carl Ben Eielson; historic polar flights and much more. A selection of historic aviat...

Alaska Cultural Center, Valdez, Alaska
The Alaska Cultural Center has its roots in the generous donation of Mrs. Maxine Whitney of what was reportedly the world's largest private collection of Native Alaskan art and artifacts. The exhibits include representations of life and nature in Alaska from prehistory to modern day. From the trophy quality wildlife mounts to ivory artwork, the Alaska Cultural Center has the best of Alaska on disp...

Alaska Homestead and Historical Museum, Delta Junction, Alaska
Tour of an Alaskan homestead. Includes a tour of the homestead log house, green house and gardens, visiting an authentic Alaska freight dog team, having a look around the barns, corrals and out buildings, viewing livestock and an authentic operating sawmill that furnishes all the lumber used on the homestead. Also view a large selection of historical farming and mining equipment.

Alaska Indian Arts, Haines, Alaska (Art)
Chilkat dancers 5 times per week, May 15-Sept. 15. Totem carving, silk-screen and silver carving with Native artists; Tlingit artifacts; rare book collection. Products for sale include carvings, silk-screens and books.

Alaska Museum of Natural History, Anchorage, Alaska (Natural History)
Largest exhibits of rocks, minerals and exciting rare fossils in the state. Learn about North America's oldest duckbill dinosaur found in the local Talkeetna Mountains, as well as our major dinosaur discoveries of the 90s. Dioramas rich in ecology, large mammals and birds. Lots of hands-on specimens. Gift Shop.

Alaska Native Heritage Center, Elmendorf Afb, Alaska
An educational and cultural institution for all Alaskans, the Alaska Native Heritage Center will provide programs in both academic and informal settings, including workshops, demonstrations and guided tours of indoor exhibits and outdoor village sites. Local residents and visitors to Alaska are introduced to Native traditions and customs of both the past and present. The Welcome House is a celebra...

Alaska SeaLife Center, Seward, Alaska (Aquarium)
The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) is dedicated to understanding and maintaining the integrity of the marine ecosystem of Alaska through research, rehabilitation, conservation, and public education. The ASLC offers visitors unique wildlife viewing experiences and exciting opportunities to learn about ongoing marine research. Come face to face with a variety of marine animals and sink your hands in...

Alaska State Museum, Juneau, Alaska
Museum Store Established in 1900, the Museum collects, exhibits, and interprets the human and natural history of Alaska. The Museum features a full-size bald eagle nesting tree and extensive ethnographic exhibits on the cultures of Alaska's Native people. Two galleries offer changing exhibits. Docent tours scheduled throughout the summer. Arboretum on grounds features Alaska plants. The Museum pro...

Alaska State Trooper Museum, Anchorage, Alaska
The history of law enforcement in the Territory and State of Alaska is told in exhibits, memorabilia and photographs. A small gift shop is also located on the premises.

Alaska Zoo, Anchorage, Alaska (Zoo)
Most Alaskan animals: wolves, polar bear, brown bear, glacier bear, black bear, wolverine, musk ox, seal, otter, moose, caribou, lynx, etc. Elephant. Guided trips on request.

Alaskaland Pioneer Air Museum, Fairbanks, Alaska
Discover the birthplace of Alaska aviation-16 aircraft, 17 engines, 50 years of aviation radio history; miscellaneous memorabilia of Interior and Arctic Alaska aviation history including the remains of Carl Ben Eielson's Hamilton aircraft, pictures and WWII artifacts. Operated by the Interior & Arctic Alaska Aeronautical Foundation. Museum shop sells books, pins, post cards, and shirts, all relati...

Alfred Starr Nenana Cultural Center, Nenana, Alaska
The history and culture of Nenana area including Athabascans, beadwork, land claims, native place names, Yukon 800 riverboat racing, dog mushing and the Nenana Ice Classic are presented. Extensive gift shop with local Native made items.

Alpine Historical Park, Sutton, Alaska (Park)
Located between the Chugach and Talkeetna Mountain ranges, the Park provides a lovely expanse of lawns and gardens with playground, benches, and picnic tables. The Park focuses on three main areas of local history: the coal "boom and bust" era of the late teens and early 1920s; the Athabascan Indian culture ' (Ahtna and Dena'ina); and the construction of the Glenn Highway. Historic buildings and e...

Alutiiq Museum and Archaeological Repository, Kodiak, Alaska
The Alutiiq Museum and Archaeological Repository preserves the prehistoric and historic traditions of the Alutiiq people and promotes a greater public awareness of their rich cultural legacy through educational outreach, exhibits, special events, publications and scholarly presentations. Open to the public since May 1995, the Alutiiq Museum cares for a large collection of Eskimo artifacts. In addi...

American Bald Eagle Foundation, Haines, Alaska (History, Natural History, Nature Centers)
We are a Natural History museum With over 200 exhibits from a Dragon Fly to a 9 ft. Brown Bear. Our Live raptor center will be opening in the summer of 2010 with live birds and presentations.

Anchorage Museum of History and Art, Anchorage, Alaska (Art)
Archives 343-6189; Collections 343-6182; Education & Programming 343-6187; Exhibits 343-6122 Exhibits and collections represent Alaska's Natives, state history, and Alaskan art. Spacious galleries house informative and educational exhibits of the permanent collection and temporary exhibits from around the world. Education-based programs include: classes, tours, lectures, performances, and films. S...

Anvik Historical Society and Museum, Anvik, Alaska (Historical Society)
Collections include local Athabascan artifacts from mid-19th century to the present, historic photographs and artifacts from the Anvik Mission (Episcopal) established in 1887, household articles and trade goods from the early 20th century.

Baranov Museum, Kodiak, Alaska (History)
The Baranov Museum is located in the Erskine House, a National Historic Landmark and the oldest of four Russian built structures remaining in the United States. Built as a warehouse for the lucrative fur trade, the Erskine House has overlooked the channel entering the port of Kodiak for over 200 years. At the Baranov Museum visitors can discover the history of this remarkable corner of the worl...

Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum, Nome, Alaska (Historic House)
Exhibits of Eskimo culture and life from the Bering Strait region; Nome Centennial and Gold Rush; changing exhibits, extensive collection of historical photographs.